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Get Some Beauty Sleep -- Literally

Simple Tips to Improve Your Skin Health While You Sleep

By , About.com Guide

Updated June 18, 2009

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Get Some Beauty Sleep -- Literally

Dermatologists, salon owners, and beauty specialists recommend making the most of the time spent in bed by undergoing beauty treatments while you sleep.

The average of eight hours of time in bed is a great opportunity to allow products to sink in, and some are even specially designed to be used overnight. Applying a small dab of petroleum jelly to your face will lock in moisture while you sleep. Moreover, eye creams to soothe puffy eyelids are better applied at night when make-up won’t interfere with their absorption.

Ultra-conditioning masks to treat your frizzy hair can be applied after towel drying your hair just before bed. A shower cap will help the oils absorb into your hair. Rinse in the morning, and it will be like you’ve had an eight-hour salon treatment.

Who doesn’t like waking up more beautiful?

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